Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe F5 was revealed 13 months before the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F5 matches up against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh WG-20
| F5 | WG-20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Panasonic F5
| WG-20 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-20
| F5 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the F5 vs the WG-20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WG-20.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged F5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 260 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $100 | $370 |